The guitar does not function, it is missing the Pick Ups. They are not included.

It is a sample/preproduction guitar. ESP makes the samples to test out various colors, finishes and to show to dealers prior to the actual model being built. They take them to shows like NAMM and start taking preorders for the new years model. Some Samples are never make it into production models.

This is a 2008 Model, it would be a beautiful guitar if somebody had a set of PUPs looking for some wood to put them in. 

Specs taken from the 2008 ESP Website:

• Neck-Thru-Body
• 25.5” Scale
• Agathis Body 
• Maple Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• Locking Nut
• 43mm Neck Width
• Extra Thin U Neck Contour
• 24 XJ Frets 
• Black Nickel Hardware
• ESP Tuners
• Double-Locking Bridge
• ESP LH-301 (B&N) p.u. w/ Push-Pull Coil Tap on Tone Control
• Finish: STBLK, STBC

Remember as this is a Sample/Preproduction guitar some specs may not be the same.